Put Russborough House on your go-to list for 2023
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As a place to where the Diary often escapes the office for a walk and a short break from working, the Russborough House estate is one of the more pleasant relaxation places within a short distance of Kilcullen, writes Brian Byrne. An Easter Nature Hunt on Easter Sunday from 12 to 2pm is a free family event that might be a good start to a summer of getting away from the house for days or weekends.
Among the list of events for 2023 at Russborough is the Garden Show on Sunday 7 May, which will feature Ireland’s favourite garden designer Diarmuid Gavin as guest speaker and giving advice and tips to all keen gardeners. Specialist plant nurseries, expert tips and mouth-watering food are all to be enjoyed in the stunning surroundings of the parklands. Early Bird tickets are on sale until March 31st.
Superstar saxophonist Jess Gillam makes her Irish debut at the West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival from 17-21 May this year with two concerts that promise to take festival audiences on a journey of musical discovery from Bach to Bowie.
Kaleidoscope, Ireland's number one music and arts camping festival for families and friends is looking forward to welcoming you back to Russborough House from June 30-July 2. The line up features Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, B*Witched, Newton Faulkner and Dublin Gospel Choir.
Other attractions include a tour of the house, fairy hunting on the walks, and a 2km beech hedge maze.
The Russborough Café is now open seven days a week with a menu that includes gourmet sandwiches and wraps, fresh soup of the day, artisan breads made locally by Grá Arán, award winning cheesecake from Coconut & Moo Moo and home-baked cakes and pastries from Olivia's Cakes & Bakes.
Russborough's resident National Bird of Prey Centre expert Tom Byrne provides fascinating insights into these majestic winged creatures and what it takes to train and care for our feathered friends.
The parklands around the Palladian mansion designed by architect Richard Castle in the early 18th century are now the subject of a significant Conservation and Management plan under the direction of Damien Blackweir, resident Plantsman and the head gardener at Russborough.
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